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    You are here: Home / Special Diets / Vegetarian / Aero Mint Cheesecake

    Aero Mint Cheesecake

    14 March 2019 - By Michelle Minnaar
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    Whether for a festive occasion or simply an afternoon treat, this Aero Mint cheesecake is going to be a new favourite.

    aero mint cheesecake

    The delicious combination of mint and dark chocolate which we know from Aero Mint – what could be better? It's the perfect side for a good cup of tea or coffee, in the company of friends or family.

    Not to mention, if you thought a nice cheesecake was a pleasure reserved for the coffee house, think again. This Aero Mint cheesecake recipe is very easy to do.

    The hardest thing about it is probably to endure the waiting time while it sets. The next time you have people over for an afternoon tea, serve them a piece of this beautiful Aero Mint cheesecake.

    You can also serve Aero Mint cheesecake as a dessert after dinner. The surprisingly light texture and refreshing mint and chocolate flavours, make it the perfect ending to a nice meal.

    I think this Aero Mint cheesecake recipe comes just in time for St Patrick's Day celebrations. Don't miss out on this recipe and make sure your food is green, too!

    Aero Mint cheesecake

    Most of us probably know the Aero Mint chocolate bar. The Aero chocolate bar was first brought to British consumers in 1935 by renowned confectionery manufacturer Rowntree’s of York.

    The unique feature of this chocolate bar is the airy and bubbly texture which collapses as the chocolate melts in your mouth. The Aero Mint was a later variation of the original, flavoured refreshingly with peppermint.

    This combination of milk chocolate and mint remains extremely popular to this day. That gave me the idea to incorporate this well-known flavour into a cheesecake.

    Sometimes a cheesecake can feel a bit heavy on the pallet. This Aero Mint cheesecake however, is not such a cheesecake.

    In fact the mint gives a refreshing lightness to the cheesecake that will probably leave you hungry for a second slice.

    Mint Aero cheesecake recipe – BBC

    I've taken inspiration from the BBC's Aero cheesecake, especially when it comes to the decoration of the cheesecake. Their version includes an extra layer of whipping cream, which I've opted to exclude, as I believe that it throws the mint flavour out of balance. 

    Ingredients to make aero mint cheesecake

    dark chocolate mint cheesecake

    Although the Aero Mint chocolate balls are made from milk chocolate, I have used some dark chocolate in my recipe as well. The reason being that the cheesecake would become too sweet if you only use milk chocolate.

    The addition of some dark chocolate adds a bitterness which helps to obtain a more balanced flavour in the Aero Mint cheesecake. For this reason I have gone with chocolate digestive biscuits for the crumble.

    You could also do with plain digestive biscuits if you prefer. Alternatively, you can add a handful of dark chocolate chips to the cheese mix later on, in order to get that bitterness working for you.

    A handy note to remember when doing the biscuit crumble, is to put the biscuits in a sealable plastic freezer bag. This way you save yourself a great deal of mess in the kitchen when you crush the biscuits. Not to mention nothing goes to waste!

    After Eight mint cheesecake

    An alternative to using Aero Mint chocolate is to use After Eight mint chocolate. After Eight chocolates are made from very dark chocolate with a semi-liquid creamy mint filling.

    It is a good alternative to Aero Mint if you want to avoid milk chocolate in your cheesecake. If you want to use After Eight I recommend putting the chocolates in the fridge prior to preparing the cheesecake.

    It will be easier to break up the chocolates into smaller pieces if it is really cold. This way you spare yourself a sticky mess.

    You can also substitute with other kinds of mint chocolate. If you prefer a specific kind, simply make the recipe your own by using your preferred chocolate.

    fresh mint cheesecake

    Admittedly I used peppermint essence for the filling of my Aero Mint cheesecake. This is not an attempt to take a shortcut.

    On the contrary it means an even flavour of mint in every bite of the cheesecake. That being said, you can also add fresh mint to your Aero Mint cheesecake.

    Take a pinch of fresh mint leaves and chop them up very, very finely. You don’t want to find big half mint leaves in the cheesecake.

    To ensure the most appetising result as well as evenly distributed flavours, make sure to chop the mint extremely fine. Leave some intact mint leaves for decoration.

    A full aero mint cheesecake

    Aero Mint chocolate cheesecake with strawberries

    All of us have probably heard of strawberry cheesecake. A bit of a modern classic on dessert menus around the world.

    You might think it weird to combine this with Aero Mint. However mint and strawberries is actually a wonderful combination of flavours.

    For a bit more freshness leave out the Aero Mint balls on top of the cheesecake and decorate with fresh strawberries instead. Not only does it look stunning, it also tastes stunning.

    Although strawberries are by far my favourite for this, you could also do the trick with other berries. Red berries such as raspberries or redcurrants would be best.

    For more cheesecake inspiration, have a look at my raspberry and lime cheesecake or this sopapilla cheesecake.

    cheesecake variation

    The idea of using Aero Mint in a cheesecake was basically to use one of my favourite chocolate snacks in a dessert. This can very easily be done with other things, too!

    For example, you can follow the same recipe but use Kit Kat instead of Aero Mint. Think of your favourite chocolate treat, and I bet it can be worked in to a cheesecake.

    It is the same principle I followed when I made my cream egg cupcakes.

    aero mint cheesecake

    serving

    This Aero Mint cheesecake is the perfect finish for a nice dinner. The refreshing taste and light texture make sure that you and your guests leave the table satisfied rather than stuffed.

    Aero Mint cheesecake is also excellent for an afternoon tea or coffee during the weekend. All you need to do is plan a bit in advance.

    Remember, the cheesecake is best if you allow it to set properly in the fridge overnight. Serve it with a luscious chocolate fudge sauce.

    If you feel like a lighter alternative, check out my sugar free angel food cake. Otherwise, you can also opt for a very simple cinnamon bundt cake, cherry brownies or a delicious cobbler with apricots.

    What is your favourite cheesecake recipe?

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    Aero Mint Cheesecake


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    5 from 1 reviews

    • Author: Michelle Minnaar
    • Total Time: 35 minutes
    • Yield: 12 servings 1x
    • Diet: Vegetarian
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    Description

    This Aero Mint Cheesecake is a green dessert, perfect for St. Patrick's Day. Click here to make mint chocolate cheesecake in a few easy steps!


    Ingredients

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    • 175g (9oz) dark chocolate digestive biscuits
    • 75g (2½oz) butter, melted
    • 400g (14oz) cream cheese
    • 100g (2½oz) icing sugar, sifted
    • 10ml (1 tsp) peppermint essence
    • 5ml (1 tsp) green food colouring
    • 300ml (10fl oz) double cream
    • 150g (5oz) Mint Aero chocolate, crushed
    • Extra Mint Aero balls and chocolate, for decorating

    Instructions

    1. Crush the biscuits in a sealable plastic bag with a rolling pin, until everything turns into crumbs.
    2. Mix the butter with the crumbs.
    3. Spoon the mixture into the base of a 23cm (9in) springform cake tin and level with the back of a spoon.
    4. Combine the cheese, sugar, peppermint and green food colouring in a bowl and beat until well combined.
    5. Pour the cream in another bowl and whisk until peaks form.
    6. Gently fold the cream into the cheese mixture, then add the crushed Aero Mint and incorporate.
    7. Spoon the cheesecake filling on top of the biscuit base and spread evenly.
    8. Place in the fridge for at least 6 hours, but preferably overnight, to set.
    9. Once set, release the side of the cake tin and place on a serving plate.
    10. Decorate with Aero Mint balls and chopped chocolate wedges of chocolate. Enjoy!
    • Prep Time: 30 minutes
    • Cook Time: 5 minutes
    • Category: Dessert
    • Method: No Cook
    • Cuisine: English

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1
    • Calories: 260
    • Sugar: 12g
    • Sodium: 189mg
    • Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 12.2g
    • Carbohydrates: 17.9g
    • Fiber: 0.4g
    • Protein: 3.4g
    • Cholesterol: 50mg

    Keywords: mint aero cheesecake recipe, aero mint cheesecake, chocolate mint cheesecake, st Patrick's day dessert recipe, green dessert recipe

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    Try your hand at this amazing Aero Mint Cheesecake. It is made up of the humble Aero Mint Chocolate bar. Hence, you can also use other alternative flavours.

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    Comments

    1. cheryl hadfield

      March 17, 2019 at 9:14 pm

      I love biscoff cheesecake

      Reply
    2. Solange

      March 18, 2019 at 1:50 am

      I love lemon cheesecake.

      Reply
    3. Pamela

      April 10, 2019 at 7:09 pm

      My kids will love this!

      Reply
    4. iain maciver

      April 21, 2019 at 5:55 pm

      tried this mint aero cheesecake and I love it

      Reply
    5. Kay Roberson

      April 22, 2019 at 12:07 am

      Salted Caramel Cheesecake

      Reply
    6. Gary Upton

      April 22, 2019 at 7:19 am

      Love cheesecake book looks fantastic

      Reply
    7. Cat

      April 22, 2019 at 11:55 am

      i love a Baileys cheesecake

      Reply
    8. Anthony G.

      April 22, 2019 at 12:09 pm

      It's been a long time since I had a mint Aero. I used to devour them as a child. I wouldn't mind giving this cheesecake a go 🙂

      Reply
    9. Sam Stevens

      April 22, 2019 at 4:23 pm

      my partner's death by chocolate cheesecake!

      Reply
    10. Chris Andrews

      April 22, 2019 at 8:09 pm

      What is your favourite Cheesecake recipe?
      lemon cheesecake

      Reply
    11. janine atkin

      April 23, 2019 at 2:11 pm

      Baileys cheesecake

      Reply
    12. Ruth Harwood

      April 24, 2019 at 8:19 am

      I love a plain, no frills vanilla cheesecake best - easy to prepare, no worries if I'll enjoy the flavour, as I know I will, and no mixture of tastes or textures to disguise the tastiness lol!!

      Reply
      • michelle

        April 29, 2019 at 9:13 am

        haha, well said!

        Reply
    13. Lisa Rowsell

      April 24, 2019 at 8:12 pm

      I love raspberry & lime cheesecake.

      Reply
    14. Mrs Kay Young

      April 25, 2019 at 10:53 am

      my favourite cheesecake is lemon cheesecake, no bake

      Reply
    15. Romilly Snowden

      April 25, 2019 at 5:04 pm

      Oreo cheesecake

      Reply
    16. Sally Collingwood

      April 26, 2019 at 9:33 am

      Strawberry cheesecake

      Reply
    17. Rai

      April 26, 2019 at 8:06 pm

      Sour cherry cheesecake

      Reply
    18. Georgina Jacobs

      April 27, 2019 at 11:00 am

      I love lemon, but now that I've seen this recipe it might just change!

      Reply
    19. Dale Dow

      April 27, 2019 at 1:49 pm

      A cadbury caramel cheesecake, with a layer of caramel on top before adding chocolate shavings

      Reply
      • michelle

        April 29, 2019 at 9:18 am

        Sounds amazing!!

        Reply
    20. Jo F

      April 27, 2019 at 2:00 pm

      Raspberry cheesecake is my first choice

      Reply
    21. Leanne Abel

      April 27, 2019 at 2:12 pm

      Love the Milky Way Cheesecake

      Reply
      • michelle

        April 29, 2019 at 9:19 am

        Omg, I have to try this one!
        Michelle

        Reply
    22. Carole Nott

      April 27, 2019 at 3:48 pm

      Love this recipe - mint flavour is one of my favourites along with strawberry

      Reply
    23. Ruth Tripp

      April 27, 2019 at 6:55 pm

      I like blackcurrant cheesecake but am tempted to try the aero mint cheesecake now.

      Reply
    24. Emma Morgan

      April 27, 2019 at 7:03 pm

      My favourite of all time is a tangy lemon cheesecake

      Reply
    25. Margaret GALLAGHER

      April 27, 2019 at 8:21 pm

      Lemon and kiwi cheesecake for me - tastes devine

      Reply
    26. Alice Gilkes

      April 27, 2019 at 11:36 pm

      I love chocolate cheesecake the best.

      Reply
    27. astrid c

      April 28, 2019 at 7:15 am

      the mint one sounds amazing x

      Reply
    28. Susan Bebbington

      April 28, 2019 at 9:05 am

      White chocolate cheesecake with a fresh fruit on the side

      Reply
    29. Sheri Darby

      April 28, 2019 at 1:47 pm

      My mum's traditional baked cheesecake

      Reply
    30. sharon martin

      April 28, 2019 at 3:06 pm

      i love a raspberry cheesecake

      Reply
    31. Gemma Middleton

      April 28, 2019 at 3:30 pm

      I love Rolo cheesecake. It is super sickly, you couldn't have too much in one go.

      Reply
    32. Pam Smith

      April 28, 2019 at 3:47 pm

      Lemon Cheesecake...but I’m seriously tempted by the After Eight recipe

      Reply
    33. Kyra

      April 28, 2019 at 5:47 pm

      Mint Aero ❤️

      Reply
    34. Mark Mccaffery

      April 28, 2019 at 7:14 pm

      My all time favourite is a cold bake lemon cheesecake.

      Reply
    35. Victoria Prince

      April 28, 2019 at 8:54 pm

      A Baked Lemon Cheesecake recipe my mum gave me.
      (I'm craving mint aero now!)

      Reply
    36. Caroline Anne Bellamy

      April 28, 2019 at 9:31 pm

      White choc and raspberry - simple but yum

      Reply
    37. Margaret Mccaffery

      April 28, 2019 at 9:39 pm

      My favourite is a lemon cheesecake.

      Reply
    38. Sarah Mccaffery

      April 29, 2019 at 12:11 am

      New York style vanilla cheesecake

      Reply
    39. Annie Ley

      April 29, 2019 at 12:35 am

      Classic strawberry and vanilla cheesecake

      Reply
    40. Michelle Ferguson

      April 29, 2019 at 6:05 am

      I like lemon cheesecake as love the flavour

      Reply
    41. CARA-JANE HUNTER

      April 29, 2019 at 7:55 am

      Lemon cheesecake, mmm

      Reply
    42. Lynn Neal

      April 29, 2019 at 12:12 pm

      salted caramel cheesecake!

      Reply
    43. gillian mcclelland

      April 29, 2019 at 1:22 pm

      my favourite is strawberry cheesecaker

      Reply
    44. kerri marie

      April 29, 2019 at 6:18 pm

      lemon or after 8

      Reply
    45. Sheila Reeves

      April 29, 2019 at 6:18 pm

      I love a simple lemon cheesecake, seems to cut through the richness of the cheese

      Reply
    46. Stef Acaster

      April 29, 2019 at 8:00 pm

      Strawberry cheesecake

      Reply
    47. Amy Bondoc

      April 29, 2019 at 8:08 pm

      i prfer it plain withouu toppings

      Reply
    48. Adrian Bold

      April 29, 2019 at 8:14 pm

      I like a good Lemon Cheesecake

      Reply
    49. Tammy Neal

      April 29, 2019 at 8:19 pm

      I love biscoff cheesecake

      Reply
    50. Natalie Crossan

      April 29, 2019 at 8:43 pm

      I love black cherry cheesecake 🙂

      Reply
    51. Julie Camm

      April 29, 2019 at 8:44 pm

      White chocolate and raspberry

      Reply
    52. Hannah Smalley

      April 29, 2019 at 9:56 pm

      I love a lemon cheesecake but the toblerone cheesecake on your Instagram looks amazing!!!

      Reply
      • michelle

        May 01, 2019 at 8:10 am

        thanks Hannah,xx Michelle 🙂

        Reply
    53. paula cheadle

      April 29, 2019 at 10:36 pm

      a Baileys cheesecake

      Reply
    54. Kat

      April 29, 2019 at 11:08 pm

      Mango and passion fruit cheesecake

      Reply
    55. Lou | Crumbs and Corkscrews

      February 28, 2020 at 9:02 pm

      This looks amazing Michelle! I've just refound my love of Mint Aero with Aero bubbles, so this is right up my street.

      ★★★★★

      Reply

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